Dual-interface cards deliver on promise of flexibility
With both contact and contactless on board, the cards are finding favor with a host of global issuers
Contactless 2.0: Latest generation chips are bigger, faster
Biometrics, new apps require more memory and faster data transfer
Episode 154: John McAfee backs authentication key
Evaluating card durability
Industry standard test procedures help issuers achieve the ultimate ’10-year credential'
Fall 2016 Regarding ID
18 Mar, 2011Sygma Bank Polska taps Oberthur Technologies for EMV migration
Oberthur Technologies has been selected by its long-term partner Sygma Bank Polska to support the migration to DDA EMV cards, as well as provide additional personalization services. Oberthur Technologies will provide Sygma with a VISA and MasterCard certified local service center to personalize magnetic stripe, SDA, DDA, CDA and many other form factors card such […]
17 Mar, 2011HUAYUAN introduces contactless ‘mini’ card
HUAYUAN has announced the launch of its new Mifare Mini PVC White 13.56 MHz Card. According to HUAYUAN, the MIFARE Mini is tailored to applications that require small memory size, such as public transportation, access control or event ticketing. The device can also be used as a loyalty card, offering the same security features and […]
17 Mar, 2011UK chemical plant adopts contactless security system
Brunner Mond has announced it will deploy Crown Computing’s workforce management system, Open Options, across its two UK chemical plants. The system will replace existing paper-based processes with electronic clocks and contactless ID badges for access control, time and attendance, and activity tracking of some 500 staff, 300 contractors and visitors. Staff will use the […]
16 Mar, 2011Jolly announces MIFARE integration with Evolis printers
Jolly Technologies, San Carlos, Calif., has released version 5.1 of ID Flow, its card production software, and Lobby Track, which helps companies manage visitors. The upgrades now support MIFARE encoding with Evolis printers. The Jolly Encoder supports reading and writing of MIFARE compatible cards using an Evolis printer equipped with a MIFARE compatible reader, such […]
16 Mar, 2011Bangalore’s metro readies smart card launch
The Bengaluru Metro Rail Corporation Limited (BMRCL), operator of Bangalore, India’s forthcoming Namma Metro system, has finalized its Contactless Smart Card (CSC) transit pass, according to Deccan Chronicle. Once the Namma Metro is up and running, passengers will be able to pay for journeys by simply flashing their CSC in front of a reader upon […]
16 Mar, 2011Databac to display eco-friendly ID solutions at IFSEC 2011
Databac has announced that it will display its new environmentally friendly ID solutions at IFSEC 2011 in Birmingham, UK. Databac, a provider of contactless, biometric and rewritable card technologies, says it will hand out samples its new rewritable smart cards, which are biodegradable and made of recycled plastic. The company will demonstrate the cards with […]
16 Mar, 2011Sweden renews Gemalto contract on e-passports and e-ID Cards
Gemalto announced that the Swedish National Police Board renewed its five year agreement on ePassports and eID Cards. The contract was signed with AB Svenska Pass, a Gemalto company, who manages the end-to-end delivery process including the live enrollment solution in Sweden, production of secure travel documents, as well as operated issuance services. The contract […]
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